The Autism Matters Theatre

Hear the UK’s leading autism professionals, researchers and campaigners discussing the latest news and views on the condition in The Autism Matters Theatre in partnership with Research Autism.

Just some of this year’s highlights include talks from Prof. Francesca Happé, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London; Dr Stephen Tyler, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University; Prof. Jonathan Green, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Manchester; and IT Pioneer, Businesswoman and Philanthropist, Dame Stephanie Shirley.

Sound is relayed to the audience through wireless headsets to reduce noise levels in the hall.

Places are offered on a first come, first served basis so please arrive at the theatre as early as possible before the session you wish to attend to save disappointment.

Friday 16th June 2017

Time

Title

Speaker

10.45 -11.25

Updates and initiatives: A round up of current issues in autism research, policy and practice

Carol Povey, Director of the Centre for Autism at The National Autistic Society

11.35 -12.10

Helping schools to address the social challenges facing young autistic pupils in order to build resilience and emotional wellbeing